Night Warehouse Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Achieve all safety service and cost targets in department and oversee all night warehouse operations. Plan and oversee of short/midterm department objectives. Participate in strategic planning by identifying mid and longterm strategies for the department. Direct management to bring about action towards desired objectives.
Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free always. Champion safety procedures processes and training to create and maintain a safetyfirst culture in the warehouse.
Develop Warehouse Managers through oneonone coaching training on policy & procedures assisting in problem resolution when required and leading by example.
Oversee and develop all onfloor warehouse associates by discussing performance with Warehouse Managers and creating plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement and retention and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
Attract talent and build highperforming teams. Plan headcount needed to maintain service levels and monitor hiring and interviewing.
Plan and implement technology affecting functional area to improve productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with company state and federal regulations.
Direct development of production flow processes and identify process improvement and cost reduction strategies in conjunction with Sr. Warehouse Managers. Establish and maintain operational procedures for activities such as verifying warehouse inventory accuracy and selecting and loading shipments.
Monitor operational data including inventory losses production goals and safety reports. Identify problems determine causes and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to achieve zeroerror benchmark on accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Monitor integrity of our products and ensure that food safety standards are met. Establish Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure MSS and FSQA requirements are followed.
Oversee the maintenance of the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment in compliance with OSHA requirements.
In union facilities assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement administering appropriate discipline settling routine grievances and participating in arbitrations as required.
Other duties assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:
Direct: Warehouse Managers union and/or nonunion warehouse clerical staff (Operations Clerks Warehouse Clerks Will Call Clerks Slotting Clerks Truck Builders etc.
Indirect: Union and/or nonunion warehouse onfloor associates (Loaders Selectors Receivers Forklift drivers etc.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Warehouse leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Transportation leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g. Sales)
External: Vendors customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work takes place in normal warehouse environments as well as in cooler and freezer areas where temperatures may be as low as 5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.

Related Experience/Requirements:
Minimum of seven years of experience in warehouse management required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Broad knowledge of warehouse operations methods and procedures.
Strong leadership communication and people development skills.
Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company.
Familiarity with inventory control OSHA HACCP and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook Teams etc..
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control systems a plus.

Travel

10 travel required typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses/Certifications
HACCP certification a plus.
PCQI certification a plus.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34 66 / CONTINUOUSLY: 67 100 or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND: FREQUENTLY

WALK: FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE 1: OCCASIONALLY

SIT: OCCASIONALLY

LIFT
110 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

1120 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

2150 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY
110 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

1120 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

2150 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 2: OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 3: OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 5: OCCASIONALLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 6: OCCASIONALLY

1 (Drive Vehicle: Forklift pallet jack)

2 (Push/Pull: Pallet jack controls doors product pallets)

3 (Climb/Balance: On/off pallet jack stairs)

4 (Grasp Objects: Pens telephone computer mouse paperwork pallet jack controls boxes)

5 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes dolly metal truck ramp hand truck paperwork truck gate straps)

6 (Manual Dexterity: Typing use of office machines such as copiers printers)

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***